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#1 *espookid*

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Posted 11 August 2008 - 10:51 AM

Hi
First post so be gentle with me I am looking for a yacht about 27 feet in length to be made specifically for a paraplegic
as using a normal causes some difficulties
Thanks

#2 girlracer

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Posted 11 August 2008 - 11:13 AM

like this one?


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Posted 12 August 2008 - 12:10 AM

Have a look at Waypoint Yacht Charters
http://www.waypointcharter.com

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Posted 21 September 2008 - 01:01 PM

hmmm dream dream dream...
i like Way Point Charter... little cruise through the Mediterranean..mmmmmmmm
dream.........

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Posted 21 September 2008 - 08:32 PM

View Postespookid, on Aug 11 2008, 03:51 AM, said:

Hi
First post so be gentle with me I am looking for a yacht about 27 feet in length to be made specifically for a paraplegic
as using a normal causes some difficulties
Thanks

You are looking for a yacht made for a para?
Funny. I'm looking for someone who can afford a yacht.
Both handsom and energetic, with a sense of humor and a high I.Q. I'm a welcome addition to any family situation.
And as far as that silly "gender" thing goes, you just point me in the right direction, gimmie a little push an' I'll swing all day!
E-dog :blushing02:
when it absolutely, positively, has to be destroyed overnight, call the Marines.

I will nevah, EVAH take a pinch from a greasy muddahf*@kah like you!

How 'bout if I spell it out for ya. D-I-L-L-I-G-A-F

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Posted 22 September 2008 - 11:26 AM

I've been on this catamaran - amazing! Designed and built by a para and all controlled from inside the cockpit...

http://www.impossibl....uk/idream.html

Another guy you can contact is Chris Mitchell in Australia - he will be more than happy to help you as he's designed plenty of accessible yachts.

http://www.accessdin...org/contact.htm

Could be a good business for you! Design and build an accessible yacht and then Charter it out - no one else doing this!

#7 Bill Forrester

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Posted 22 September 2008 - 10:33 PM

Talking of accessible yacht designs both Chris Mitchell of Access Sailing and Sherri Backstrom from Waypoint are designing accessible yachts for the charter fleet. Chris is also designing a trailable yacht. Chris has been at the forefront in accessible sailing for a long time and it was his yacht the Scud 18 that was used at this year's Paralympic games.

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Posted 25 September 2008 - 06:57 PM

Can I hear from a wheelchair user that has leased an accessible yacht? How was the experience? Great or okay? Also, how accomodating was the staff on the yacht to your needs?




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